Six Nigerians Scheduled for Execution in Indonesia: Details on Their Crimes
Indonesia is scheduled to execute six Nigerian nationals among fourteen inmates this weekend for drug-related offenses. Each individual faces capital punishment based on their respective crimes, which include possession and trafficking of heroin. Claims of innocence and allegations of torture during detention have been asserted by some of the convicted individuals.
Indonesia is preparing to execute six Nigerian nationals among fourteen inmates scheduled to face the firing squad this weekend. The following are the identified Nigerians along with the offenses for which they received the death penalty.
1. Humphrey Jefferson Ejike Eleweke: Arrested in 2003 as a restaurant owner, Jefferson was found with 1.7 kg of heroin. He was sentenced to death a year later but has declined to seek presidential clemency, asserting his innocence and claiming he was framed.
2. Michael Titus Igweh: At 23 years of age, Titus was convicted in 2002 for possessing 5.8 kg of heroin. He contends he was tortured during his detention, claiming he suffered electroshock to force a confession.
3. Okonkwo Nonso Kingsley: Kingsley was apprehended at Polonia Airport in 2003 with 1.1 kg of heroin he had swallowed. Authorities discovered the capsules after noting his unusual stomach shape. His attempts for judicial review were denied in 2014.
4. Ozias Sibanda: Arrested in 2001 at Soekarno Hatta Airport, Sibanda was caught with heroin capsules concealed in his stomach. He traveled on a forged passport, initially identified incorrectly as Zimbabwean.
5. Obina Nwajagu: Nwajagu faced capital punishment after he attempted to purchase 45 heroin-filled capsules at an Ibis hotel. He has remained incarcerated at Nusa Kambangan prison since 2003, with his plea for clemency rejected by President Joko Widodo.
6. Eugene Ape: Arrested in 2003, Ape was sentenced to death after officials discovered 300 grams of heroin in his bag among clothing. Initially, the prosecution sought a lesser penalty of 12 years but the court imposed capital punishment instead.
The impending executions of six Nigerian nationals in Indonesia underscore the country’s strict anti-drug laws and the severe consequences for drug-related offenses. Each individual has a unique case, some claiming innocence or mistreatment during their arrest. As Indonesia continues to impose the death penalty for such crimes, it raises ongoing discussions about justice and human rights.
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